Syllabus – Summer I, 2014 – Phys 2101
PHYSICS 2101 - Physics for Science & Engineering I
This course is an online course (there are no in-class activities)
Laboratory Course:
*** IMPORTANT***
Please be advised that PHYS 2101-080 is a 3 credit hour online lecture course, and that
if also require to complete a 1 credit hour laboratory portion for this course, you need to
be registered in PHYS 2101L-080 all-online laboratory course as well.
080
Section
100% Online course.
All course material, lectures, tests,
assignments are administered online.
Dr. Pedram Leilabady
Instructor
Office: 340 Grigg Hall
Email: pleilaba@uncc.edu
MTWR 8:30 – 9:30am
Burson 135E
Office
Hrs.
COURSE:
Description:
This is the first course of the calculus-based introductory physics sequence. The course covers concepts
of linear and circular motions, force, impulse-momentum, work-energy, rotational motion and oscillatory
motion. This course is required for most science and engineering majors.
Objectives:
To develop students’ problem solving skills in a systematic manner, while providing a balance of
quantitative reasoning and conceptual understanding.
Outcomes:
Upon the completion of this course, students should be able to: 1) accurately identify all forces acting on
an object and draw a free-body diagram; 2) state and apply appropriate laws of physics to solve
mechanics problems; 3) use the preferred SI units in estimates and calculations involving mechanical
quantities; 4) apply conservation of energy, work-kinetic energy, and impulse-momentum theorems to
solve mechanics problems; and 5) multi-dimensional, rotational and oscillatory motion problems for both
system of point-particles and rigid objects.
Structure:
Students have the responsibility for first exposure to the material through online activities and
assessments that will have to be completed prior to each class. Class time is used to summarize content
and deal with misconceptions, subtleties, connections and applications. Students are required to complete
weekly online quizzes having studied the assigned online activities. All students will also be required to
meet in smaller groups for recitation sections during which problem solving strategies will be reinforced.
Full details of problem solving session arrangements will be given by your instructor in the first week of the
semester.
Assessment:
All homework is done online using Mastering Physics,
Online quizzes - use Mastering Physics to answer online quiz questions,
Practice Problems are administered online on Mastering Physics,
Topical Tests are administered online on Expert TA,
Practice Tests are administered online on Expert TA,
Weekly Tests - Online section students take their Weekly Tests on Expert TA.
Final Exam, which is comprehensive, is administered on Expert TA.
Final Exam is on Monday, June 23rd, 2014, from 8:00 AM – 10:30 AM.
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Learning:
Study Groups
Students are encouraged to work together on homework. Working as part of a study groups is one of the most effective
learning tools available to students.
Physics Department Resource Center is open every MTWR from 9am till 5pm at Burson 135A.
For individual free tutoring, visit http://www.ucae.uncc.edu/ University Center for Academic Excellence
(Fretwell), Phone: 704 687 2162.
Self Assessment
There will be practice exams posted on Moodle. Students are encouraged to try these practice exams.
These practice problems are meant to act as means of self-assessment, and their scores will not affect the
final grade.
Math Skills
An operational knowledge of basic college algebra, trigonometry and calculus (differentiation and
integration) skills are essential for your success in science and engineering courses . The following are
good websites for self-assessing your understanding of these topics as requisite for your introductory
physics courses.
http://www.krysstal.com/trigonometry.html
http://www.krysstal.com/algebra.html
http://www.wtamu.edu/academic/anns/mps/math/mathlab/col_algebra/
It is highly encouraged that you visit these online math tutorial sites to fortify your grasp of basic math
skills. Please make use of the self-assessment tools and tutorials within the referenced sites.
Very helpful sites for Math and Physics are:
http://www.khanacademy.org/
http://mathfortress.com
COURSE FORMAT
Online Lectures and Quizzes:
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Online Lectures are loaded onto Moodle weekly starting Sunday, May 18th. The online lectures cover
the corresponding sections of the text and the solved examples listed in the course schedule. One of
the main advantages of this textbook is the large number of solved examples that cover all topics
included in the course. Pay attention to these solved examples!
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Online Lecture Quizzes (submitted in Mastering Physics)
There are weekly online lecture quizzes. Study the corresponding sections in the book, review the
recommended solved examples in your textbook, and view any online lecture notes posted before
answering each quiz.
You have only two submissions in each question to discourage guesswork.
Due dates Please note the due dates for all online assignments.
In-Class Meetings:
INTERNET ONLY SECTION STUDENTS (SECTION 080) DO NOT HAVE IN-CLASS MEETINGS.
Online Homework and Practice Problems:
All Homework and Practice Problems are posted on Mastering Physics weekly. Students are
encouraged to attempt Practice Problems before attempting Homework problems.
Online Weekly Tests and Topical Tests:
There are mini-Tests each week administered on Expert TA,
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There are also 3 Topical Tests throughout the semester. These tests will also be administered on Expert
TA.
There will be NO extension of deadline or make up on any Quiz, Homework, Practice Assignment, or Weekly
Test. However, lowest score of each category (except Topical Tests) will be dropped in consideration for the fact
that it is inevitable that some students will miss completing certain assignments due to various personal
reasons.
Final Exam:
FINAL EXAM is on Monday, June 23rd, administered on The Expert TA.
All students need to take the Final Exam to PASS the course.
GRADING:
Mastering Physics Assignments
20%
Expert TA Assignment Assignments
(NOT including the FINAL EXAM)
20%
Mini-Tests (Problem Solving Sessions)
Final Exam
TOTAL
30%
30%
100%
(Final exam is comprehensive)
Grades are assigned using a 10-point grading scale AND is based on Final Exam score as prescribed below:
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To earn an A grade your total grade point must be at least 90% and your Final Exam score must be at
least 65%
To earn a B grade your total grade point must be at least 80% and your Final Exam score must be at
least 55%
To earn a C grade your total grade point must be at least 70% and your Final Exam score must be at
least 45%
To earn a D grade your total grade point must be at least 60% and your Final Exam score must be at
least 33%.
Please note: For PHYS 2101L-080 Lab grades are assigned using a 10-point grading scale.
LEARNING RESOURCES:
Working as part of a study group is one of the most effective learning tools available to students.
Please take advantage of help available at the Physics Resource Center, located in Burson 135A.
For individual tutoring, go to the Department of Physics office (Burson 100) or to the University Center for
Academic Excellence ( Fretwell, Phone: 704 687 2162).( http://www.ucae.uncc.edu/)
TEXT:
Young and Freedman’s University Physics plus Modern Physics with Technology Update plus Mastering
Physics with e-Text
ISBN-10:
0321898117
ISBN-13: 9780321898111
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Online Course Management Tools:
All students need to self-register on Mastering Physics and The Expert TA. Please click on the links
below and follow the instructions.
Note: Registering in multiple sections, multiple times in a section or using a false name is considered
violation of academic integrity.
Mastering Physics:
Registration Link:
https://www.masteringphysics.com/
Course Code:
MPLEILABADY31481
The Expert TA:
Registration Link:
https://www.theexpertta.com/registration/
Student Class Code:
56C6B2-HV
Academic Integrity
Academic honesty and integrity are essential to the existence and growth of an academic community. Without
maintenance of high standards of honesty, members of the instructional faculty are defrauded, students are
unfairly treated, and society itself is poorly served. Maintaining the academic standards of honesty and integrity
is ultimately the formal responsibility of the instructional faculty; and this responsibility is shared by all members
of the academic community. UNC Charlotte strives to create an academic climate in which the dignity of all
individuals is respected and maintained. Therefore, we celebrate diversity that includes, but is not limited to
ability/disability, age, culture, ethnicity, gender, language, race, religion, sexual orientation, and socio-economic
status.
Students have the responsibility to know and observe the requirements of The UNCC Code of Student
Academic Integrity (Catalog p. 275). This code forbids cheating, fabrication or falsification of information,
multiple submissions of academic work, plagiarism, abuse of academic materials, and complicity in academic
dishonesty. Any special requirements or permission regarding academic integrity in this course will be stated by
the instructor, and are binding on the students. Academic evaluations in this course include a judgment that the
student’s work is free from academic dishonesty of any type; and grades in this course therefore should be and
will be adversely affected for academic dishonesty. Students who violate the code can be expelled from
UNCC. The normal penalty for first offense is zero credit on the work involving dishonesty and further
substantial reduction of the course grade. In almost all cases the course grade is reduced to F. Students are
expected to report cases of academic dishonesty to the course instructor.
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Course Schedule:
PHYS 2101-080
PHYS 2101080
Week of:
ONLINE
LECTURES
Vectors
1-D Motion
2-D Motion
TESTS
May 26-29
Circular Motion
Forces
Test 3: 2-D motion
Test 4: Forces
June 2-5
Work-KE
Potential Energy
Impulse-Momentum
Center of Mass
Test 5: W-KE
Test 6: PE
Test 7: ImpulseMomentum
Test 8: Center of Mass
Test 9: Circular Motion
Test 10: Rotational
Motion
May 19-22
June 9-12
June 16-19
Rotational Motion
Static Equilibrium
June 23
Test 1: Vectors
Test 2: 1-D motion
FINAL EXAM - online
(Comprehensive)
PHYS 2101L-080 (Online Lab Section)
PHYS 2101L080
Week of:
May 19-22
May 26-29
June 2-5
June 9-12
June 16-19
ONLINE LAB
Lab 1: Kinematics
in 1D
Lab 2: Kinematics
in 2D
Lab 3: Forces and
Motion
Lab 4: Energy
Lab 5: Collisions
Lab 6: Circular
Motion
Lab 7: Buoyancy
Lab 8: SHM
Lab 9: Waves
June 23
Lab grades are assigned using a 10-point grading scale.
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